Dicumarol + Phenobarbital Sodium Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Phenobarbital lowers plasma levels of dicumarol and decreases anticoagulant activity. Barbiturates induce hepatic microsomal enzymes resulting in increased metabolism and decreased anticoagulant response.

Mechanism

Induction of hepatic microsomal enzymes

Source: NLP:phenobarbital sodium